A soldier suffers brain damage from an injury and is no longer able to speak or understand what others say. He is most likely suffering from
A) LAD.
B) Broca's disorder.
C) aphasia.
D) Wernicke's disorder.

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The soldier's inability to speak or understand language suggests a type of language impairment known as aphasia, which can result from brain damage. LAD (Language Acquisition Device) is a theoretical concept proposed by Noam Chomsky to explain how children acquire language. Broca's disorder and Wernicke's disorder are specific forms of aphasia that affect different aspects of language processing, but neither would explain the soldier's complete inability to use or understand language.

A Soldier Suffers Brain Damage from an Injury and Is